Effective Workforce Retention and Recruitment Strategies will be Multifaceted, they indicated During a Restaurants Rise Webinar

In a restaurant world made more challenging by the coronavirus pandemic’s business disruption and associated safety measures, quality human resources will win out. That was the suggestion of a recently retired Taco Bell HR executive and the human resources leader of the Portillo’s fast-casual chain during the closing Restaurants Rise webinar, “How to Win in…

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New $200M Acquisition Company Eyes QSR Segment

FAST Acquisition Corp., the latest special purpose acquisition company in the restaurant space with a $200 million target, listed on the New York Stock Exchange Friday, and the co-CEOs say they are looking to acquire a brand in the quick-service space. “We’re looking for quick-serve, fast-food, small-dining-room brands that we can take from good to…

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Macrow to CMO at McDonald’s in Management Shuffle

McDonald’s Corp. announced the promotion of Alistair Macrow to senior vice president, chief marketing officer, in charge of global menu strategy, global brand, global insights, family, and global marketing enablement at the company. Mr. Macrow assumes these responsibilities from Colin Mitchell, senior vice president, global marketing. Mr. Mitchell is leaving the company “… in search…

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Craig Wilson Reflects on 20 Years as American Recruiters Franchise

– Craig Wilson, CFSP, American Recruiters Franchise Owner – CHICAGO It was May, 1999, and I was finishing up a consulting project for Carl Carieri, who was at the time, the co-owner with Gino Scialdone, of American Recruiters. Their successful Executive Search Firm was positioning itself to roll out a franchising model for recruiters who…

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Global Foodservice and Equipment Newsletter – January 15, 2020 Edition

To Our Valued Subscribers: Here we are just a few weeks into the New Year /Decade and the Celebration is continuing. My colleagues and I at American Recruiters are celebrating our 20th year anniversary of helping Foodservice, HVAC, Food Processing, and other niche customers continue to prosper in the all segments of their respective markets. Our…

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